Tamires, right, and Brazil are through to the round of 16 after seeing off Costa Rica 1-0.

Raquel Fernandes scored in the 83rd minute and Brazil eliminated Costa Rica from the Women's World Cup with a 1-0 win on Wednesday in Moncton, New Brunswick.

The Costa Ricans needed a result against Brazil, who had already clinched the top spot in Group E after a pair of wins. But Fernandes beat Dinnia Diaz and the Ticos were denied a spot in the round of 16.

Costa Rica had been the lone World Cup newcomer without a loss prior to Wednesday's defeat. But the Brazilians controlled 64 percent...

If you're freaking out that England -- not Germany -- is predicted to reach the semifinals in my bracket below, brace yourself. When plotting out the bracket, it became clear that two of the world's best teams will likely meet early. And I'm not even talking about USA-Brazil. If Germany and France win their groups, they likely will be "rewarded" with a date in the quarterfinals. And yes, you're reading the rest of the picks right. The U.S. women will overcome finishing second in Group D to hoist...